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LC65 TGE

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,234 mi
Last recorded187,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC65 TGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 187,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Jan 2025 166,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Jan 2024 150,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 16 Jan 2024 150,257 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,911 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CUTS AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 235/55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGE, MISSHAPEN, CUTS AND NAIL. REPLACE ASAP. 235/55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum tread depth bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum tread depth bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has high/low wear to inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,929 miles

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 64,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,308 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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LC65 TGE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 53,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC65 TGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LC65 TGE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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